b) Boycotts

Boycotts were an effective economic tactic used during the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. These nonviolent protests involved abstaining from purchasing goods and services from businesses that practiced segregation or discrimination. The Montgomery Bus Boycott of 1955-1956, led by figures like Martin Luther King Jr., is a prime example. It demonstrated how economic pressure could bring about social change. Boycotts during the Civil Rights Movement were successful in drawing national attention to racial injustices and in many cases led to the desegregation of businesses and public facilities, becoming a powerful tool in the fight for civil rights.